Road Transport Expo: Mercedes-Benz Trucks gives eActros and new FUSO Canter their UK debut

Operators, drivers and other sector professionals made a bee-line for the Mercedes-Benz Trucks presentation at the inaugural Road Transport Expo (RTX), where the fully electric eActros and new FUSO Canter were being shown for the first time in Britain.

The eActros, which produces zero tailpipe emissions, is aimed at those engaged in heavy-duty, short-haul distribution roles.

Following successful real-world testing, it is now on sale to UK operators as a 4x2 or 6x2 rigid.

Taking pride of place on its stand at RTX, was the 27-tonne eActros 400.

The vehicle is powered by four 112 kWh lithium-ion batteries and provides a maximum range of 249 miles (400km). It offers a maximum body and payload allowance of 16.6 tonnes.

The eActros 300, meanwhile, employs three batteries and will cover up to 186 miles (300km) between charges. It is also available in three-axled form, or as a two-axled chassis with 19-tonne gross weight.

The combined body and load carrying capacity of the 19-tonne variant is 10.6 tonnes, a figure that rises to 17.7 tonnes for the 27-tonner.

Also unveilied at RTX was the new FUSO Canter, which incorporates an eye-catching, redesigned cabin, while also offering improvements in safety and comfort.

The Canter still comes in four weight classes (3.5-8.55 tonnes), eight wheelbases (2,500 mm to 4,750 mm), and with three engine output variants (130 hp to 175 hp). In a new departure, however, 3.5-tonne Canters are now available for first time in right-hand drive form with a 1.7m-wide S (standard) cabin, which can be specified as an alternative to the 2.0m width of the established C (comfort) cab.

The 3S13 displayed at RTX allowed visitors to see the narrow cab for the first time.

Further highlights of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks stand at NAEC Stoneleigh included a 6x2 Econic 2630 refuse collection vehicle; an all-terrain Unimog U319 implement carrier; a pair of silver tractor units - an Arocs 3363 and luxuriously equipped Actros L 2553 – both with the new, improved version of MirrorCam; and another Actros tractor unit promoting the Mercedes-Benz Certified Used Trucks programme.

Also at the event, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK eConsultancy Manager James Venables (pictured) gave one of the first day’s keynote speeches, on the latest urban vehicle technology and the strides manufacturers are making to help operators keep pace with evolving safety and emissions regulations.

Kathryn Mitchell, head of marketing communications, PR and events at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “We were delighted to play our part in supporting the first Road Transport Expo, to showcase our comprehensive range of vehicles and to meet so many operators, drivers and enthusiasts.

“The launch of the eActros is a major milestone in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and it was very exciting to be able to display this ground-breaking vehicle to a UK audience for the first time.”

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